I sincerely hope that, whether you join UTC Portsmouth in Year 10 or Year 12 in September 2017, you will be expecting to receive an education that matches your strengths and ambitions. The first sign that this is almost certain to be the case came on 31st October when applications closed for Year 10 students.

October has been exciting so far. We have seen a huge increase in genuine interest which is also reflected in the large numbers of applications for both Year 10 and Year 12. Please be reminded the deadline for Year 10 applications is on the 31st October, whilst Year 12 applicants have until the 15th January to submit their forms.

Welcome to my first blog as Principal of UTC Portsmouth - even though I do not formally start the role until 1st January 2017. It was wonderful to see so many keen students and parents at our Open Evening, held at Portsmouth University on 15th September.